SCRAPPINAMANDA's Blogs

I keep trying to get back on the treamill to finish my workout for today. I am determined.
So far this week I have done strength training via videos 2x and have walked 3 times.
I need to change up my workouts by changing my intensit... Read more

Another new week has begun. The scale has not been moving down but I cannot blame the scale as I have not been on track with my exercise which really helps me to make good food decisions.
Goal this week:
Strength training 3 times this w... Read more

It is another new week. I was happy with the scale this morning after a great day staying on track yesterday. I have been reading Tosca Reno's books about Clean Eating. I am working on adjusting my diet to include protein 5 times a day with h... Read more

Not making much progress but also not going backwards. Tomorrow is Monday and a new day. I will prioritize my workouts early in the morning this week to help insure they are not forgotten.... Read more

Here are some of my workout avoidance excuses....
Too tired
Housework or other things to do
$ spent for workout classes
I will do it later
I worked out hard yesterday...I am too sore
I deserve a break
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So I got on the scale today and was dissapointed as I was up 3 pounds. I know that some of this may be water, but very frustrating.
Today is a new day...and a new week.
Goals this week:
Walk/Run - 5 days this week
Strengt... Read more

So I have been trying out the new SparkCoach for the last two weeks. I am been in a rut for the last few month or so, so I am hoping with this added focus each morning, I can get myself back on track. The kids have started back to school so th... Read more

We pulled into our driveway about 3am after driving back from Arkansas. We spent some fun time in Branson - my daughter and I did some outlet shopping while the boys rode the go-karts.
I weighed in this morning at 144.4 This is up a few p... Read more

I did 45 minutes of exercise at physical therapy today.
I walked for 30 minutes on the treadmill yesterday. I think I over did it with my ankle. PT says to cut back to 20 minutes and add about 5 minutes each day if pain/swelling ok.
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This morning I started early with my physical therapy appointmet. She did a great job of stretching and massaging my leg and ankle. I was able to improve my range of motion by 3 degrees after she helped my ankle loosen up.
I then had my f... Read more

Hurray! It has been 4 weeks since my ankle surgery to repair osteochondritis dissecans and calcaneonavicular coalition and my peroneal tendon. I was able to get my cast off yesterday and have transitioned to a walking boot. I can begin to slo... Read more

I am continuing on my journey to getting healthy. I look forward to my weekly weigh in on Monday as I know that I will lose a couple of pounds. It has been so helpful to track my calories burned wih my bodybugg and I have been diligent trackin... Read more

Today has been a good day. I have stayed away from many temptations although I did enjoy one glass of wine. My husband is on day 3 of his medically supervised very low calorie diet. It has been very helpful for me as I have totally resisted t... Read more

So I joined the 24 Hour Fitness nearby today. After completing two 4 week bootcamps, I am ready to begin owning my own workouts. Although I loved the bootcamps as it provided great variety and intense workouts, I cannot justify the monthly cos... Read more